Facilities

Grace-Art and Wellness Program

The Grace Community Center, located in downtown San Jose, is a therapeutic recreation center which serves adults with mental illness and other cognitive disabilities.

The therapeutic and recreation staff is committed to creating a place where instead of isolation and marginalization, there is safety, acceptance, and meaningful engagement with others. Members are provided with support in maintaining and improving their mental health and level of functioning through the modalities of therapeutic recreation and expressive arts. The Center’s goal is to serve the social, recreation and therapeutic needs of adults with mental illness and other cognitive disabilities.

Drop in activities include art groups, process and support groups, sports and fitness activities, nutrition, and psychological programs which teach daily living skills. Grace also offers access to fitness equipment, a computer lab, a pool table, and other lounge type areas where members can relax with music, television, and socialize with others.

All activities are open to members only, with the exception of Monthly Dances and the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Winter Holiday annual events. To apply to become a member, this application, a copy of an id, and a $5 lifetime membership fee and must attend a new member orientation. Most activities are free with membership unless otherwise noted.

The Center also offers volunteer opportunities. To learn about opportunities for students and other community members, contact Lindsy Paine at 408-293-0422. We also provide opportunities for those needing to fulfill Court Ordered obligations. For more information on Court Ordered volunteer opportunities, please contact Don Taylor and Lisa Willan at 408-293-0422.

Internship opportunities are available for students studying in the fields of Marriage and Family Therapy, and Art Therapy contact Autmn Cade at 408-293-0422. For students studying Therapeutic Recreation contact Lisa Willan at 408-293-0422.

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